The bastard from a long line of bastards dies at a young age. Killed by a lowly sorcerer out of thousands that roam the world. When the Bastard Artes Lessa awakens, his body is inhabited by the soul of another. The newly resurrected Artes Lessa will start a life that will lead him down a path of forgotten legacies, joy, heartache, riches, and legends that will be told for centuries to come. From meeting an old viper, to the love of a childhood friend, Union with a distant cousin, and the battles of kingdoms. Artes Lessa will face the perils of this new world armed with his codex and his fangs.